Paul Sheldon Strong, age 74, passed away January 5, 2019 at Wellbridge of Fenton, Michigan. He was born February 9th, 1944 in Flint, Michigan. Paul was married to Judith Louise Purdy for 52 years. She preceded him in death. He leaves behind many family members and friends.
Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, the son of Frank and Lillian Strong, he was a lifelong resident of Clinton Township. After graduating from Flint Central High School in 1962, he attended Flint Junior College and the University of Michigan - Flint, graduating in 1966 with a bachelor's of science degree. He met Judith while attending Flint Junior College. Upon graduating from college they were married at Community Presbyterian Church. He continued his education at Wayne State University graduating with a master’s degree in science. After graduating, he was a professor at Macomb community college. He served as a physics and astronomy professor for over forty years. Paul had a passion for studying and photographing eclipses. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife.
A memorial visitation for Paul will be held Friday, January 11th at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48035, from 2-6pm with a 4pm memory share. In lieu of flowers, the family of Paul Strong is asking you consider a donation to any of the following charities in her memory:
1. Feline Friends, P.O. Box 1568, Warren, MI 48090
2. American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Dr., Southfield, MI 48076
3. To make a gift in memory of Judy Strong, a contribution may be made to “The Paul Strong Macomb Scholarship Fund” by giving online at www.macomb.edu/give Please be sure to state the scholarship name on the second line, in the "Other" box.
4. The Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott St., Detroit, MI 48207
5. Or the charity of your choice.
Judith Louise Strong, age 74, passed away December 28, 2018 in Clinton Township, Michigan. She was born November 4, 1944 in Flint, Michigan. She leaves her husband of 52 years, Paul (Sheldon) Strong; and many close friends.
Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Melvin and Edith Purdy, she was a lifelong resident of Clinton Township. After graduating from Flint Central High School in 1962, she attended Flint Junior College and the University of Michigan - Flint, graduating in 1966 with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. She met her husband, Paul Strong, while attending Flint Junior College. Upon graduating from college they were married at Community Presbyterian Church. She continued her education at Wayne State University graduating with a master’s degree political science. After graduating, she worked at Wayne State University in the grants and contracts unit. Judith had a passion for politics and supporting her community. She served many leadership roles for the Clinton Township Democratic Club. She was a longtime member of Macomb County Democratic Committee, supported local soup kitchens, museums and cat adoption agency.
A memorial visitation for Judy will be held Friday, January 11th at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48035, from 2-6pm with a 4pm memory share. In lieu of flowers, the family of Judy Strong is asking you consider a donation to any of the following charities in her memory:
1. Feline Friends, P.O. Box 1568, Warren, MI 48090
2. American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Dr., Southfield, MI 48076
3. To make a gift in memory of Judy Strong, a contribution may be made to “The Paul Strong Macomb Scholarship Fund” by giving online at www.macomb.edu/give Please be sure to state the scholarship name on the second line, in the "Other" box.
4. The Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott St., Detroit, MI 48207
5. Or the charity of your choice.
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